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Once Upon a Time in London
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Once Upon a Time in London

2019-04-19 · 111 min · ★ 5.3

Crime

Billy Hill and Jack 'Spot' Comer were among the most notorious criminals in London up until the 1950s. Dramatising the violent reign of two of London's most notorious gangsters, Billy Hill (Leo Gregory) and Jack 'Spot' Comer (Terry Stone), ONCE UPON A TIME IN LONDON charts the legendary rise and fall of a nationwide criminal empire that lasted until the mid-fifties and which paved the way for the notorious Kray Twins and The Richardsons. This is the story of their rise and fall.

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Directors
Simon Rumley
Production companies
Gateway Films, Ratio Film
Countries
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Status
Released

Top Cast

Terry StoneTerry StoneJack 'Spot' Comer
Leo GregoryLeo GregoryBilly Hill
Holly EarlHolly EarlAggie Vaux
Jamie ForemanJamie ForemanAlf White
Justin SalingerJustin SalingerHarry White
Dominic KeatingDominic KeatingBelgian Johnny
Geoff BellGeoff BellDarky Mulley
Michael McKellMichael McKellDetective Rogers
Andy BeckwithAndy BeckwithSonny The Yank
Theo DevaneyTheo DevaneyStanley
Kate BraithwaiteKate BraithwaiteGypsey
Doug AllenDoug AllenAlbert Dimes
Roland ManookianRoland ManookianMad Frankie Fraser
Ken CroftRonnie Kray
Kerim Alexander-CroftReggie Kray
Josh MyersJosh MyersMoisha Blueball
Roger AlboroughRoger AlboroughMr. Vaux
Andrea CoombsAndrea CoombsMrs. Vaux
Jason RiddingtonJason RiddingtonThug 1
Joe EganJoe EganBears Breath

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